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it starts to strengthen later on late tonight, early tomorrow to a category one storm, stays a category one storm. slows up. there are no steering currents as wegs close to shore. that's going to be the big problem. as this thing comes on land, even though it's a category one. we're talking about potentially 24 hours of hurricane-force winds and heavy rain. storm surge going to be a big, big problem. six to 12 feet above normal as under the circumstances into new orleans, panama city about four to seven feet. the rainfall is going to be an issue as we. anywhere from seven to 15 inches of rain over a 24-hour period once that starts falling. again, the path of the storm going to be very critical. if it does make landfall a little to the west of new orleans, that puts new orleans in the northeast quadrant and that's the worst place for the storm. matt. >> i'll take it, al. thank you so much. nbc's lester holt is in new orleans this morning where the city is preparing for isaac's survival ahead of wednesday's seventh anniversary of hurricane katrina. lester, good morning to you. >> savannah
it starts to strengthen later on late tonight, early tomorrow to a category one storm, stays a category one storm. slows up. there are no steering currents as wegs close to shore. that's going to be the big problem. as this thing comes on land, even though it's a category one. we're talking about potentially 24 hours of hurricane-force winds and heavy rain. storm surge going to be a big, big problem. six to 12 feet above normal as under the circumstances into new orleans, panama city about four...
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we can't rule out it could come on as category two. what we expect with that is a storm surge of anywhere from 4 to 12 feet above normal into louisiana on into mississippi and alabama. as you get toward the panhandle, a little bit less. but that's going to be a big problem, that wall of water. a lot of folks who are not within the levee system are going to have to evacuate and rainfall is going to be a big factor as well. we're talking anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of rain. this is going to be a sustained period of hurricane conditions for about 24 hours. that is going to be a big problem. while this is not as big as katrina, if it makes landfall on wednesday, it's seven years to the day katrina made landfall. we are talking about really serious conditions that could be really devastating. so we're talking about a dangerous storm still savannah. >> all right, al. thank you so much in key west, flori florida. now to lester holt in new orleans. lester, i can only imagine these are tense times there. >> they are. clearly the memory of katr
we can't rule out it could come on as category two. what we expect with that is a storm surge of anywhere from 4 to 12 feet above normal into louisiana on into mississippi and alabama. as you get toward the panhandle, a little bit less. but that's going to be a big problem, that wall of water. a lot of folks who are not within the levee system are going to have to evacuate and rainfall is going to be a big factor as well. we're talking anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of rain. this is going to be a...
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one, category two. this can still do a lot of damage. >> i think it's good we're out here in this, just to show really what a category one does. the winds are 80 miles an hour. probably wind gusts to 84. here is what a real cat one >> good morning. it is a beautiful start on this wednesday. the humidity is gone. we expect a lot of sunshine. >> all right. so savannah -- oh my gosh. back to you. >> you guys keep holding onto each other. >> stay safe out there. >>> still to come this morning, up next martha stewart is here. she's going to help us with our menu for your labor day bash this weekend. first this is "today" on nbc. >> back now at 8:36 with martha on "today." a labor day menu for summer's last hurrah. martha stewart sharing delicious recipes from the current issue of martha stewart living. good morning to you. >> i was just asking if you liked mussels. and -- >> i said yes. a little bit. >> this is like a little cooking lesson for you. what are you going to do on labor day? >> i'm going to do th
one, category two. this can still do a lot of damage. >> i think it's good we're out here in this, just to show really what a category one does. the winds are 80 miles an hour. probably wind gusts to 84. here is what a real cat one >> good morning. it is a beautiful start on this wednesday. the humidity is gone. we expect a lot of sunshine. >> all right. so savannah -- oh my gosh. back to you. >> you guys keep holding onto each other. >> stay safe out there....
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as of now the hurricane center putting landfall, category 2. the rule of thumb is to prepare for a category higher in case. right now is when everyone should be preparing for a category 3. if it's a category 1shgs we'll all be happy. here's a look at the weather outside your window. slight chance of a few storms today in areas like philadelphia. what a weekend it was in the mid-atlantic as that storm system spun itself ever so slowly with the flooding in virginia and then up through delaware and maryland. so with isaac, the good news is, it has yet to strengthen. bad news is it looks like it will be an ugly scene in the north central gulf. >> thanks for the update. >>> you get what you pay for. or you don't. your early morning business headlines are straight ahead. >>> plus, like it or not, believe it or not, she is a mom. >>> the jets continue to struggle. a 15-year-old makes golf history. japan puts on a show in the little league world series. >>> good morning. welcome back to "early today." i'm veronica de la cruz. here are some of your top
as of now the hurricane center putting landfall, category 2. the rule of thumb is to prepare for a category higher in case. right now is when everyone should be preparing for a category 3. if it's a category 1shgs we'll all be happy. here's a look at the weather outside your window. slight chance of a few storms today in areas like philadelphia. what a weekend it was in the mid-atlantic as that storm system spun itself ever so slowly with the flooding in virginia and then up through delaware...
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now well in the category one, moving to category two. they are going to crank it up to category five storm. what we don't know is you're looking at the two structures here. if you look at the one on the right, that was built to standards prehurricane andrew, 20 years ago, which means they used different nails. some of the things they have learned, you see some wood there and you don't see the wood sort of showing here on the post andrew home. one of the biggest problems is after you've experienced a hurricane, you survive it, there's all that water that migrated into your house and creates tremendous amounts of damage. one of the things they have learned here, we're now at 158, 159 miles per hour. one of things they have learned is that if you spend after the hurricane the dollars for repairs and insurance company which once again at the end of the day, if you spent $1 on the front end, you could mitigate some of the damage. we're going to look at this a couple of minutes and see 150 miles an hour whether the roof lifts off and it does n
now well in the category one, moving to category two. they are going to crank it up to category five storm. what we don't know is you're looking at the two structures here. if you look at the one on the right, that was built to standards prehurricane andrew, 20 years ago, which means they used different nails. some of the things they have learned, you see some wood there and you don't see the wood sort of showing here on the post andrew home. one of the biggest problems is after you've...
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not strong category 1, i should say, but on the high end of a category 1. right now the hurricane center saying winds 85 miles per hour, 90 to 95 is not out of the question. that wouldn't be too much of a devastating blow for new orleans wind wise. we're still mostly concerned with the storm surge. >> bill, you're keeping an eye on it. thanks so much. >>> despite a delay caused by isaac, the republican national convention was able to technically get under way monday. but today, the convention and its main event begins in earnest. and nbc's tracie potts joins us with a preview. tracie, good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, >> the delegates will be in later today and so are the candidates. hours from now they'll be here for the delayed convention. ann romney speaks tonight. >> i like ann's speech. >> reporter: her role, boost her husband's likability. convince moms paying bills and raising children that romney gets it. >> this is somebody who lived that. >> reporter: this convention is about convincing swing voters that a super rich successful busin
not strong category 1, i should say, but on the high end of a category 1. right now the hurricane center saying winds 85 miles per hour, 90 to 95 is not out of the question. that wouldn't be too much of a devastating blow for new orleans wind wise. we're still mostly concerned with the storm surge. >> bill, you're keeping an eye on it. thanks so much. >>> despite a delay caused by isaac, the republican national convention was able to technically get under way monday. but today,...
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best bet now is category 1, according to the hurricane center, but a category 2 is not out of the question. back to you. >> busy over the next couple days in the weather center. thank you very much. time for the rest of the morning's headlines. tom llamas at the news desk. good morning. >>> good morning, lester and tamron, and good morning, everyone. police say six of the nine people wounded in friday's shootings outside the empire state building have been treated and released. nbc's michelle franzen is live now with the very latest. michelle, good morning. >> reporter: well, good morning, tom. this is the scene of two deadly shootings that took place right near the iconic and famous empire state building yesterday. the first, police say, is when lone suspected gunman jeffrey johnson returned to an apparel business that he was laid off from, from nearly more than a year ago, to confront and kill a former co-worker of his. nypd released surveillance video last night of what happens next, showing johnson walking up a busy fifth avenue when he is confronted by officers, he pulls out a gun and
best bet now is category 1, according to the hurricane center, but a category 2 is not out of the question. back to you. >> busy over the next couple days in the weather center. thank you very much. time for the rest of the morning's headlines. tom llamas at the news desk. good morning. >>> good morning, lester and tamron, and good morning, everyone. police say six of the nine people wounded in friday's shootings outside the empire state building have been treated and released....
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still a category 1 and probably will still be a category 1 storm until later this afternoon and then late tonight on into tomorrow morning it becomes a tropical storm. still capable of dumping a lot of rain. but until it gets well onshore, we have to worry about the storm surge, big deal. 6 to 12 feet along much of the louisiana coast and three to six feet along the alabama coast and rain is a big deal, too. flooding, big problems. we're talking about anywhere seven to ten inches generally but 10 to 15 inches not out of the question and some regions especially in northern louisiana on into much of southern mississippi and parts of alabama we'll probably see 20 inches of rain. that's what's going on around the country, here's what's happening in your neck of the woods. >> well, it's clear and dry here. low humidity and a cool morning under a clear sky. we're down into the low 60s in the suburbs. some of the rural areas shenandoah valley into the mountains. good morning, i'm tom kierein. four-day forecast delightful with low humidity, lots of sun and highs into the 80s and then getting
still a category 1 and probably will still be a category 1 storm until later this afternoon and then late tonight on into tomorrow morning it becomes a tropical storm. still capable of dumping a lot of rain. but until it gets well onshore, we have to worry about the storm surge, big deal. 6 to 12 feet along much of the louisiana coast and three to six feet along the alabama coast and rain is a big deal, too. flooding, big problems. we're talking about anywhere seven to ten inches generally but...
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the hurricane city it could be a category one storm off of cuba and maybe at worst a category two storm off florida. anywhere between that and a tropical storm is the most likely scenarios. our computer models are pinpoint this area. the models are this close, even five days away, and there's a river of air between the high pressure off the east coast and the high pressure off the middle of the country with the trough in the southeast, the storm doesn't have a chance. it has to move here either western florida or over florida, and that rain could head up the eastern seaboard next week. that's all for today. dry and warm day across much of the country. a couple of more downpours in florida, but except for that, a pretty nice thursday. that's a look at your marshall forecast. now here's a look at the weather outside your window. pittsburgh, pennsylvania, today another beautiful day. we've had a couple of great d ds in a row here around the mid-atlantic and many areas of the central u.s. of course, where you have the drought, you probably appreciate the rainfall, but at least we don't have
the hurricane city it could be a category one storm off of cuba and maybe at worst a category two storm off florida. anywhere between that and a tropical storm is the most likely scenarios. our computer models are pinpoint this area. the models are this close, even five days away, and there's a river of air between the high pressure off the east coast and the high pressure off the middle of the country with the trough in the southeast, the storm doesn't have a chance. it has to move here either...
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key west here, this is 2:00 in the morning, so passed key west by 2:00 in the morning as a category 1 hurricane. and then the mobile able, doesn't mean new orleans is in the clear by any stretch, but category 2, 105-mile-per-hour winds, and sometime in the wee hours on wednesday for landfall in the u.s. and this is the strongest storm in katrina. and 78 to 84 is the temperatures. a little reprieve tomorrow. up to 89, and a few showers on tuesday. and then i will press the cruise control button and put weather there in a nice holding pattern, 85, 86, partly to mostly sunny. that sounds nice. we will try to get a nice stretch of dry weather in here next week starting on wednesday. >> we appreciate that. >> the hot days of summer are behind us. >> yeah, we might close it out without any 90s. >> very nice, good news. thank you. >>> check this out. dozens of dragon boaters took to the waters of the potomac river. and it was posted a dragon bo ragotta yesterday. >>> it was the battle of the top draft picks over at fedex field. >> another tough loss for the nats. dan hellie has the high it's
key west here, this is 2:00 in the morning, so passed key west by 2:00 in the morning as a category 1 hurricane. and then the mobile able, doesn't mean new orleans is in the clear by any stretch, but category 2, 105-mile-per-hour winds, and sometime in the wee hours on wednesday for landfall in the u.s. and this is the strongest storm in katrina. and 78 to 84 is the temperatures. a little reprieve tomorrow. up to 89, and a few showers on tuesday. and then i will press the cruise control button...
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it is a category 1 hurricane. here is the latest track taking it just to the west of new orleans this morning. and then moving inland and slowing down. in fact, my later today, it will have winds down to about 45 miles an hour. then it's going to be tracking farther north and heading up toward the lower great lakes region by the time we get in toward the latter part of the week. then it's going to take a turn, head east. we may be effected here by the time we get to the end of the weekend. unfortunately for labor day. how much rain there, all this area in yellow is an area of 15 to 25 inches of rain. southeastern louisiana, southern mississippi, and that heavy rain
it is a category 1 hurricane. here is the latest track taking it just to the west of new orleans this morning. and then moving inland and slowing down. in fact, my later today, it will have winds down to about 45 miles an hour. then it's going to be tracking farther north and heading up toward the lower great lakes region by the time we get in toward the latter part of the week. then it's going to take a turn, head east. we may be effected here by the time we get to the end of the weekend....
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hopefully it will be a low end category 1 and not any stronger. the weather in the west, still pretty warm in veg gans and phoenix. partly cloudy skies up in the northwest. most areas should be dry. if you're watching us on knbc 4, los angeles, california, see a sculpture modeled after a fast-paced city and speedy roadways at metropolis ii at the los angeles county museum of art. that was complex. >> have you seen it? >> i have. >> they use toy cars. kind of like a mockup of los angeles highways. it's cool. you should google it. >> i will. >>> here's an early look at headlines in entertainment news. lack of any real opposition left "expendables 2" in the driver's seat at the box office. sylvester stallone lost 50% of their audience. fortunately for them, there was no competition from new films, so $13 million was enough to make it -- >> movies this weekend. >> yeah, that was enough to make it number one this weekend. multiple sources have confirmed to "us weekly" after a couple months of casual dating john mayer and katy perry have split. no big s
hopefully it will be a low end category 1 and not any stronger. the weather in the west, still pretty warm in veg gans and phoenix. partly cloudy skies up in the northwest. most areas should be dry. if you're watching us on knbc 4, los angeles, california, see a sculpture modeled after a fast-paced city and speedy roadways at metropolis ii at the los angeles county museum of art. that was complex. >> have you seen it? >> i have. >> they use toy cars. kind of like a mockup of...
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it comes onshore as a category 1. don't let that fool you. just because it's a category 1, this can do a lot of damage. first of all, we have to worry about this counterclockwise flow of either tropical force or hurricane-force winds. the tropical force winds extend out as far as 290 miles per hour and that's going to -- 290 miles. that's going to cause a storm surge of anywhere from six to 12 feet along the louisiana, into the alabama border there at about four to eight feet, a little bit less as you get on toward the florida pan handle. again, the other big problem, the rain. we are going to be talking about a prolonged period of strong driving, heavy rain. generally six to 12 inches, but we could be also looking at as much as 20 inches of rain in eastern louisiana, on into mississippi and alabama and that's going to cause massive flooding, savannah. >> al, we'll check back in with you in a bit. >>> nbc's lester holt is about 12 miles outside of downtown new orleans, in belle chasse, louisiana. good morning to you. >> sa van na, good mornin
it comes onshore as a category 1. don't let that fool you. just because it's a category 1, this can do a lot of damage. first of all, we have to worry about this counterclockwise flow of either tropical force or hurricane-force winds. the tropical force winds extend out as far as 290 miles per hour and that's going to -- 290 miles. that's going to cause a storm surge of anywhere from six to 12 feet along the louisiana, into the alabama border there at about four to eight feet, a little bit less...
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isaac will probably make landfall as a category one storm. we expect it probably right around 11:00 isaac will become a hurricane, category one, make landfall tonight or tomorrow, the seventh anniversary of katrina. again, moving very slowly. because of that, we have to worry about the storm surge, that wall of water being pushed by the counterclockwise winds of isaac. those winds, those tropical force winds extend out 250 to 290 miles. storm surges of anywhere from 6 to 12 feet. then we also have to worry about rainfall. anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of rain. locally we could see up to 20 inches of rain. this will be happening at least over 24 and maybe even 36 hours. that's what going on around the country, here is >> and that's your latest weather. savannah. >> all right, al, thanks. coming up next, should airlines be able to tell you what you can and can't wear on a flight? we'll talk about that more with "today's" professionals. we'll be back right after this. all multivitamins give me the basics. they claim to be complete. only centrum g
isaac will probably make landfall as a category one storm. we expect it probably right around 11:00 isaac will become a hurricane, category one, make landfall tonight or tomorrow, the seventh anniversary of katrina. again, moving very slowly. because of that, we have to worry about the storm surge, that wall of water being pushed by the counterclockwise winds of isaac. those winds, those tropical force winds extend out 250 to 290 miles. storm surges of anywhere from 6 to 12 feet. then we also...
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it's expected to make landfall west of new orleans, expected to be a category one hurricane at that point. we're going to check in with al in just a couple moments. also ahead we have advice for parents who like to hover. there's new research that suggests it's actually best to let kids make some mistakes. we'll have advice on that. >>> also ways to cut your grocery bill very sharply. some secrets you may not know. later from beyonce's nude lips to angelina's smoky eyes. some makeup tips but first natalie at the news desk. good morning to you again. >> good morning. isaac zeroing in on the gulf coast. hurricane warnings in effect from louisiana to florida alabama border. president obama has declared a state of emergency for louisiana but officials there are not ordering evacuations in new orleans. by the time the storm is pro projected to hit later today or early wednesday, could be a category one hurricane. meanwhile the storm forced oil rigs in the gulf of mexico to halt production. drivers may soon be feeling pain at the pump. mitt romney formally nominated for president at the republi
it's expected to make landfall west of new orleans, expected to be a category one hurricane at that point. we're going to check in with al in just a couple moments. also ahead we have advice for parents who like to hover. there's new research that suggests it's actually best to let kids make some mistakes. we'll have advice on that. >>> also ways to cut your grocery bill very sharply. some secrets you may not know. later from beyonce's nude lips to angelina's smoky eyes. some makeup...
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it could become a minimal hurricane at a category 1 but maybe even make a category 2 before it makes landfall. we continue to track it. >> al, thanks. now what's on track to become the worst year ever for the west nile virus in the united states. we go to houston, texas this morning where aerial spraying is now under way. janet, good morning. >> reporter: this is a full fledged public health emergency. because there is no vaccine by the west nile virus, people need to avoid getting bitten or we need to kill the infected mosquitoes. small planes were in the air spraying pesticides. it is an uphill battle because the west nile season is still very young. a new round of spraying to combat what is on track to be the worst outbreak of the west nile virus ever seen across the u.s. across the country, an alarming increase in the cases of the west nile virus. officials didn't mince words. >> this is literally a matter of human life or death. >> 1,100 people have been sickened by the virus, 43 is died. that's more than double than just a week ago. more than half are in texas. >> we need to in
it could become a minimal hurricane at a category 1 but maybe even make a category 2 before it makes landfall. we continue to track it. >> al, thanks. now what's on track to become the worst year ever for the west nile virus in the united states. we go to houston, texas this morning where aerial spraying is now under way. janet, good morning. >> reporter: this is a full fledged public health emergency. because there is no vaccine by the west nile virus, people need to avoid getting...
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that's right, right into new orleans as category one. katrina made landfall as a category three so. this is not as strong, we're still concerned. we're going to track this all morning, in addition we have your local forecast in a few minutes. ladies, back to you. >> speaking of local, red cross volunteers from the bay area headed to where they are needed most to helpç with tropical stm isaac.ç stephanie chuang is live at sfo where they are going to leave later this morning. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, laura. this is an experienced group we're told, the american red cross saying the men and women leaving from bay area to florida have worked on disaster assignments before. there are 16 people headed out from here locally, four from the bay area chapter, another 11 from the silicon valley chapter leaving for miami, tampa and orlando to help get ready for the arrival of tropical storm isaac. they are among hundreds across the country headed to florida where the red cross has beenç preparing to set up shelters across the state. there is also set to be 50 red cross eme
that's right, right into new orleans as category one. katrina made landfall as a category three so. this is not as strong, we're still concerned. we're going to track this all morning, in addition we have your local forecast in a few minutes. ladies, back to you. >> speaking of local, red cross volunteers from the bay area headed to where they are needed most to helpç with tropical stm isaac.ç stephanie chuang is live at sfo where they are going to leave later this morning. good...
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right now it is a category 1 hurricane. it does look like it will be tracking along the mississippi river valley over the next few days. then take a turn to the right and head our way. looks like sunday into labor day. so be prepared for that. and right now though, high pressure over the region, gorgeous morning with low humidity and clear sky. temperatures right now in the 60s if the light green, dark green, the 50s. off to a fresh and cool start. hour by hour today, beautiful day, mid 80s. lots of sunshine and low humidity. i'm back in ten minutes. danella is here now with a look at traffic. good morning. >> good morning. tracking breaking news. truck fire on the ramp to fairfax county parkway to i-95. the ramp is shut down. traveling northbound i-95 to your right lanes are still blocked because of emergency response to that accident. here's what fairfax county parkway looks like at i-95. completely a mess. avoid this roadway while crews are working. also, here's what i-95 northbound looks like. seeing delays growing alre
right now it is a category 1 hurricane. it does look like it will be tracking along the mississippi river valley over the next few days. then take a turn to the right and head our way. looks like sunday into labor day. so be prepared for that. and right now though, high pressure over the region, gorgeous morning with low humidity and clear sky. temperatures right now in the 60s if the light green, dark green, the 50s. off to a fresh and cool start. hour by hour today, beautiful day, mid 80s....
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then it does look like it may be a category 1 hurricane. that will be during the day on monday passing west of tampa and then coming inland like late monday does look like perhaps early tuesday morning. moving inland with lots of heavy rain. for us locally, we have rain on way. you can see it advancing from the southwest heading toward the northwest, southeast to northwest. it's just about to come into the district in the next hour, getting light to moderate showers in southern maryland and then later today passing showers, maybe thunder and lightning, thanear 80. partly sunny sunday. we'll take a look at next week, the seven-day outlook is coming up. back to you. >> thanks, tom. >>> a speech by mitt romney's wife ann at the republican national convention is moving but not because of the weather. rnc officials say senator marco rubio gave up his speaking spot for mrs. romney so she could speak during primetime tv coverage. mrs. romney was originally going to speak monday when no broadcast coverage was planned. romney will still have a premi
then it does look like it may be a category 1 hurricane. that will be during the day on monday passing west of tampa and then coming inland like late monday does look like perhaps early tuesday morning. moving inland with lots of heavy rain. for us locally, we have rain on way. you can see it advancing from the southwest heading toward the northwest, southeast to northwest. it's just about to come into the district in the next hour, getting light to moderate showers in southern maryland and...
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. >> now predicting the storm could grow to a category 2 hurricane. >> the storm is affecting democrats on the campaign train. vice president joe biden is canceling his whole trip to florida now to insure that emergency management officials can stay focused on isaac instead of his trip. no word on when biden will reschedule his campaign trips. >>> meanwhile, we have our own rain to deal with. you will notice it's wet outside. >> we are following isaac's every move. let's get the details from kim. >> winds are 65 miles per hour, and it's possibly building to hurricane strength. a hurricane watch has been extended from the south of the mississippi river pa. east of town, let me zoom in south of annapolis. this is where the lightning has been active this morning. a few spotty showers breaking out between i-95 between quantico and woodbridge. soakers by 1:00. 79, sun and thunderstorms. when we shake free of the showers. >>> and today we mourn a man of one man's stop step. the landing on the moon is an inspiring step. this is the nasa's website page honoring neil armstrong. >> that's one sma
. >> now predicting the storm could grow to a category 2 hurricane. >> the storm is affecting democrats on the campaign train. vice president joe biden is canceling his whole trip to florida now to insure that emergency management officials can stay focused on isaac instead of his trip. no word on when biden will reschedule his campaign trips. >>> meanwhile, we have our own rain to deal with. you will notice it's wet outside. >> we are following isaac's every move....
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isaac will probably make landfall as a category 1 storm. we expect that probably right around 11:00, isaac will become a hurricane, a category 1 and then it will make landfall some time late tonight, early tomorrow. if it's tomorrow, that is the seventh anniversary, as we have been saying, of katrina. we'll continue inland, but, again, moving very slowly and because of that, we have to worry about the storm surge. the wall of water being pushed by the counterclockwise winds of isaac. those tropical force winds extend out some 250 to 290 miles. storm surges anywhere from 6 to 12 feet and then we also have to worry about rainfall. anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of rain, but, locally a, we could see up to 20 inches of rain and this will be happening at least over 24 and maybe even 36 hours. that's what's going on around the country, here's what's happening in your neck of the woods. >> good morning, i'm storm team 4 meteorologist tom kierein. right now radar showing showers that moved east of washington and just exiting anne arundel county and s
isaac will probably make landfall as a category 1 storm. we expect that probably right around 11:00, isaac will become a hurricane, a category 1 and then it will make landfall some time late tonight, early tomorrow. if it's tomorrow, that is the seventh anniversary, as we have been saying, of katrina. we'll continue inland, but, again, moving very slowly and because of that, we have to worry about the storm surge. the wall of water being pushed by the counterclockwise winds of isaac. those...
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the 1921 hurricane was a category three. it left the region devastated. were isaac to follow a similar route to tampa, it would be up to the mayor to call for an evacuation. >> the odds are very small it would happen. we haven't been hit by a hurricane for 90 years. we plan for this every year. that's what we live with in florida. >> reporter: eight weeks ago a storm named debbie caused flooding and major road closures that disrupted the region for three days. and that was just a tropical storm. police have trained for more than a year. they expect tens of thousands of protesters. with 4,000 officers on hand, many on loan from other florida sheriff's offices, the tampa police say they are ready. just one potential problem. if isaac hits hard, some of those loaned officers may have to stay home to help victims in their own communities. now, the tampa police chief says if more security officers are needed, the national guard is on stand by. matt. >> kerry sanders in tampa this morning. kerry, thank you very much. we're going to have the latest on isaac thro
the 1921 hurricane was a category three. it left the region devastated. were isaac to follow a similar route to tampa, it would be up to the mayor to call for an evacuation. >> the odds are very small it would happen. we haven't been hit by a hurricane for 90 years. we plan for this every year. that's what we live with in florida. >> reporter: eight weeks ago a storm named debbie caused flooding and major road closures that disrupted the region for three days. and that was just a...
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this is one of my favorite categories, can you guess which one it is? >> i think i know. >> biggest party school. if only i could go back to my college years. since i can't, let's tell the younger generation. >> west virginia university. they have been on this list 14 times over the last 21 years that we've been publishing the best 377 colleges. this year they are number one. the number one spot three times already. so we focused on lots of different things. we asked students rate of hard alcohol, beer consumption, drug consumption and popularity. >> sounds good. the opposite. flip side of the coin, most stone cold sober school. >> again, number one spot now 15 years running, brigham young university, affiliated with the mormon church. great school academically, pretty strict with alcohol. >> any others pop into your mind from the survey. >> so many of them are great. lgtb friendly campus, emerson up in boston. so many different when it comes to social diversity, all on princeton.com. >> thank you so much. we'll check out the guide. appreciate it. >>> s
this is one of my favorite categories, can you guess which one it is? >> i think i know. >> biggest party school. if only i could go back to my college years. since i can't, let's tell the younger generation. >> west virginia university. they have been on this list 14 times over the last 21 years that we've been publishing the best 377 colleges. this year they are number one. the number one spot three times already. so we focused on lots of different things. we asked students...
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refiners alonç the gulf coast could be affected by the potentialç category 2 storm surge. futures are higher, the markets off a week when the dow and s&p 500 snapped their winning streaks at 6, even though both of the indexes hit four-year highs during the week and we did see a nice rally on friday. this morning not too much action, asian and european markets are mixed. we're going to get reports this week on home prices, consumer confidence, and the pace of economic growth better known as gdp. the big focus likely the big speechç on friday, ben bernank expected to speak atç a conference in wyoming in jackson hole, not a bad place to go in august. he's likely hopefully to make some sort of indication as to what the feds' next move might be about the economy. the dow starts at 13,157, after rising 100 on friday. the nasdaq at 3069 up 16. i'm always jealous of our economic reporter this time of the year because he has to go report from jackson hole, wyoming. >> does what he can. you as well. thank you, bertha&ç >> san diego man has been identified as the first person ma
refiners alonç the gulf coast could be affected by the potentialç category 2 storm surge. futures are higher, the markets off a week when the dow and s&p 500 snapped their winning streaks at 6, even though both of the indexes hit four-year highs during the week and we did see a nice rally on friday. this morning not too much action, asian and european markets are mixed. we're going to get reports this week on home prices, consumer confidence, and the pace of economic growth better known...
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within the next 24 hours, category 1 hurricane, winds of 75 to maybe 90 miles per hour. many times when these storms slip into the gulf of mexico and encounter that gulf loop current, you see rapid strengthening. by the time it heads up to mobile bay, alabama, or east of new orleans, we could be looking at a category 2 hurricane. tropical storm force winds extending across florida throughout the day today. >> we're watching florida. not just because of the hurricane but because of the republican national convention is happening there as well. thank you very much, rob. >>> key west, florida, is expected to get battered by tropical storm isaac as it makes landfall later today. people in the area are preparing for the worst as this system could yet turn into a hurricane. ♪ >> reporter: nighttime in the southernmost city, the music rolls on, but the weekend crowd thinning out. isaac looming. vakers not told to evacuate but plenty left early. the airport now closed. it was busy all day as tourists scrambled to rebook flights. >> i'm scared of the storm. but my flight got ca
within the next 24 hours, category 1 hurricane, winds of 75 to maybe 90 miles per hour. many times when these storms slip into the gulf of mexico and encounter that gulf loop current, you see rapid strengthening. by the time it heads up to mobile bay, alabama, or east of new orleans, we could be looking at a category 2 hurricane. tropical storm force winds extending across florida throughout the day today. >> we're watching florida. not just because of the hurricane but because of the...
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and you see they're up high 30 stories where you add a category. we've been in this a dozen hours now. >> that's right, unfortunately, also taking a beating, people are trapped in their homes. there's a lot of flooding. people who were supposed to evacuate and haven't. so we're seeing a problem there. >> the storm center is is 35 miles south of new orleans, but we could be in the rain bans for 20 or 24 hours. >> yes, this thing is moving slowly and we have warnings up. when you have any kind of a storm -- >> another issue, the storm surge. >> i don't know about this band on wind, but this is brutal right here. the storm surge is awful. we see in the panhandle, mississippi, u.s. 90 is closed. >> baton rouge. >> there may be salt water contaminati contamination. >> that's right, they were worried they would lose their fresh water source because of that incursion of the salt water. >> err we're going to be in this for another at least 12 to 14 hours. >> want you guys to stay safe as you cover the storm. we want to get back to that store in plaquemines
and you see they're up high 30 stories where you add a category. we've been in this a dozen hours now. >> that's right, unfortunately, also taking a beating, people are trapped in their homes. there's a lot of flooding. people who were supposed to evacuate and haven't. so we're seeing a problem there. >> the storm center is is 35 miles south of new orleans, but we could be in the rain bans for 20 or 24 hours. >> yes, this thing is moving slowly and we have warnings up. when...
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right now it is a category 1 hurricane maintaining category 1 strength throughout the day today. a tropical low throughout the depression there and creeps up through arkansas through late tomorrow and then into missouri, indiana, through the weekend. by the end of the weekend, getting closer to us. we could get some tropical downpours from that. but it's going to be pleasant because now and then thanks to a big ear of high pressure that is pushed in, brought in a clear sky with low humidity. right now it's fresh and cool. we're in the 60s. 50s shenandoah valley into the mountains. later this afternoon we will climb into the mid 80s with humidity in place and lots of sun. more of the same on thursday. getting more humid on friday. highs near 90. steamy saturday, upper 80s. some of the tropical showers from the remnants of isaac may be here sunday, labor day, and again on tuesday. richard? >> tom, dhanks. >>> breaking news in fairfax county. a person is dead in a fiery tractor trailer crash. this is on a ramp from the fairfax county parkway to i-95. tracee wilkins is live on the sc
right now it is a category 1 hurricane maintaining category 1 strength throughout the day today. a tropical low throughout the depression there and creeps up through arkansas through late tomorrow and then into missouri, indiana, through the weekend. by the end of the weekend, getting closer to us. we could get some tropical downpours from that. but it's going to be pleasant because now and then thanks to a big ear of high pressure that is pushed in, brought in a clear sky with low humidity....
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for a category 1 hurricane, it just shows you any hurricane can be devastating. we're not done yet. we're probably still going to get damage, isolated tornadoes in mississippi, possibly even alba na we have warnings. all the moisture coming in off th gulf. we've got these two nasty bands that are streaming northwards. if you're in those, it's pretty impressive. especially the coastal areas of mississippi. so as far as the rainfall totals, i mean this purple shading is six inches plus. we're really targeting the new orleans area, over the coastal area back over to mobile, widespread, 6 to 10 inches of rain. we've got flash flood warnsings from jasper to the biloxi area. we're not dealing with too much. looks like the pumps did their jobs yesterday and the rains backed off a little bit. the winds are still gusty, 30 to 40-mile-per-hour gusts. as far action wind damage goes we should be pretty much done with and from here on out we'll watch the storm heading into the drought area. you'll appreciate it when it gets there in the days ahead. that's a look at your national forecast. now he
for a category 1 hurricane, it just shows you any hurricane can be devastating. we're not done yet. we're probably still going to get damage, isolated tornadoes in mississippi, possibly even alba na we have warnings. all the moisture coming in off th gulf. we've got these two nasty bands that are streaming northwards. if you're in those, it's pretty impressive. especially the coastal areas of mississippi. so as far as the rainfall totals, i mean this purple shading is six inches plus. we're...
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this is the map of the united states and what category of drought areas are in. the brighter the colors, the worst of the drought. notice much of the eastern seaboard doesn't really have much of a drought problem except central georgia. but you notice the bull years eye from colorado to indiana to north texas and oklahoma. is the worth of it. this is where the heart of the drought has been. here's what you need to know of the drought so far of 2012. we're watching the most severe drought since 1956. for the farmer's crops it's the worst condition the crops have been in since 1988. an estimated $10 billion is going to the crops. it's a big dollar sign. not for the prices you find in the super markets but the prices we're going to have to pay for all the losses. as far as the rain goes, we've had a little bit of rye leaf heading down through north texas. just a little bit of relief, especially through southern arkansas. not, enough, of course, and it's a little too late for a lot of the crops but once the drought goes to the south. a lot of thunderstorms, though, e
this is the map of the united states and what category of drought areas are in. the brighter the colors, the worst of the drought. notice much of the eastern seaboard doesn't really have much of a drought problem except central georgia. but you notice the bull years eye from colorado to indiana to north texas and oklahoma. is the worth of it. this is where the heart of the drought has been. here's what you need to know of the drought so far of 2012. we're watching the most severe drought since...
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then when you fill the different categories, the dress to the flowers, if you spend over on one, you can cut back on another. >> let's launch into ideas. the first thing a bride picks out is the wedding dress. >> get engaged. >> then the dress. >> you know what, if you splurge, splurge on the dress, you're probably going to go for a dress over here like this one. that one, $3700. the one next to it is $999. really the difference when you're looking to save is about the fabric and embellishment. >> let me get this straight, the dress on the very end is $3700 and the one exactly next to it. >> $999, just under $1,000. the construction, the first 23 hours of labor, frab rick, crystals, the one next to it not crystals. >> the $3300 dress for $950. that's another way people are going outside the box, saving some money because they are getting a preowned dress. >> i remember when people used to rush to the basement. moving on from the dress, flowers can cost a small fortune. >> the average bridesmaid just on their flowers alone. >> these look similar but different in cost. the first is $35
then when you fill the different categories, the dress to the flowers, if you spend over on one, you can cut back on another. >> let's launch into ideas. the first thing a bride picks out is the wedding dress. >> get engaged. >> then the dress. >> you know what, if you splurge, splurge on the dress, you're probably going to go for a dress over here like this one. that one, $3700. the one next to it is $999. really the difference when you're looking to save is about the...
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it wasn't a katrina, category 4, 5, or even 3. but for a slow-moving storm, it's leaving its mark. it made landfall 13 hours and and is still sitting there. as far as the west goes, we're looking at a nice day today. temperatures are comfortable, and your forecast looks dry just about everywhere. still pretty hot in the inner mountain west. if you're watching us on king 5 news, seattle, washington, step into an dome and experience 360-degree views of the puget sound. that's at the seattle aquarium. that's your pacific event of the day. >> bill, thanks so much. >>> early look at the headlines in entertainment. russell brand has rebounded and it's another singer. brand has fallen for former spice girl geri halliwell, aka ginger spice. you may have heard of her. the tabloid reports they've been dating since rehearsals for the olympic ceremonies. >> spice girls are hot again. >> they are. redo. >>> justin bieber taped a segment for the increasingly ratings desperate "the x factor." >>> lindsay lohan will not be prosecutored for stealing more than $100,000 worth of jewelry and sunglasse
it wasn't a katrina, category 4, 5, or even 3. but for a slow-moving storm, it's leaving its mark. it made landfall 13 hours and and is still sitting there. as far as the west goes, we're looking at a nice day today. temperatures are comfortable, and your forecast looks dry just about everywhere. still pretty hot in the inner mountain west. if you're watching us on king 5 news, seattle, washington, step into an dome and experience 360-degree views of the puget sound. that's at the seattle...
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it's a 70 miles per hour and so 74 miles per hour is a category one hurricane. we'll find out in 15 minutes when we get the latest advisory whether or not we're going to upgrade isaac. back to you. >> we'll check back with you. thank you. 4:49. college kid from connecticut getting well deserved praise from apple. computer wiz mark smith discovered a big security bug with apple's desk top software. the giant had to fix the problem and is giving the university student credit for finding the bug. he was surprised when he heard back from apple after submitting a bug report. >> in a couple of days apple said yeah, there is a really problem there and we're going to fix it for you. >> well, not surprisingly, smith has received a few job offers to remove the desk top flaw the company recommends upgrading the software to the newest version. >> i'm glad that they are offering him a job. >> still ahead, we watched the petaluma little league team. now another city will be in the spotlight with them, the role that livermore will play in next year's world series. >> looking a
it's a 70 miles per hour and so 74 miles per hour is a category one hurricane. we'll find out in 15 minutes when we get the latest advisory whether or not we're going to upgrade isaac. back to you. >> we'll check back with you. thank you. 4:49. college kid from connecticut getting well deserved praise from apple. computer wiz mark smith discovered a big security bug with apple's desk top software. the giant had to fix the problem and is giving the university student credit for finding the...
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even if it is a category one storm, it can cause a lot of damage. here at home, like rain and sprinkles. as we had to the afternoon, we will see some sunshine break to the clouds. 87 degrees. very nice. sunshine for the next few days. humidity will be gone. trough to the 50's, probably. -- dropped to the 50's, probably. maybe on sunday or monday. that is a long ways away. we have to see what happens when the storm comes ashore. it will be very nice. let's see what is happening out there on the roads. >> good morning to you. we will talk about those in a moment. first, less it to an accident. also seeing some closures in the city. due to the cynical repairs, shut place -- shut down. all of those will be closed through the weekend. that is because they are doing some inspections on the westbound side. let's take a look at the impact on the northeast. not too bad. usual delays there. here is 50's. it is major league delayed. that is due to the two-way traffic pattern. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. over to you. >> some of our top stories this
even if it is a category one storm, it can cause a lot of damage. here at home, like rain and sprinkles. as we had to the afternoon, we will see some sunshine break to the clouds. 87 degrees. very nice. sunshine for the next few days. humidity will be gone. trough to the 50's, probably. -- dropped to the 50's, probably. maybe on sunday or monday. that is a long ways away. we have to see what happens when the storm comes ashore. it will be very nice. let's see what is happening out there on the...
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the 1921 hurricane was a category 3. it left the region devastated. were isaac to follow a similar route to tampa, it would be up to the mayor to call for an evacuation. >> the odds were small. we haven't been hit for 90 years. we plan for hurricanes every year. that's what we plan for here in florida. >> reporter: eight weeks ago debby caused flooding and major road closures that disrupted the area for three days, and that was just a tropical storm. police have trained for more than a year. they expect tens of thousands of protesters. with 4,000 officers on hand -- >> you have ten minutes to disperse. >> reporter: -- many on loan from other search's offices, tampa police say they're ready. just one potential problem. if isaac hits hard, some of those loaned officers may have to stay home to help victims in their own communities. the tampa police chief says they have a contingency plan for that, the national guard. matt? >> all right, kerry sanders in tampa for us this morning. thank you very much. we'll have the latest on isaac all throughout the wee
the 1921 hurricane was a category 3. it left the region devastated. were isaac to follow a similar route to tampa, it would be up to the mayor to call for an evacuation. >> the odds were small. we haven't been hit for 90 years. we plan for hurricanes every year. that's what we plan for here in florida. >> reporter: eight weeks ago debby caused flooding and major road closures that disrupted the area for three days, and that was just a tropical storm. police have trained for more...
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that might bring it by the time we get into sunday morning as a category two storm over cuba and eventually making its way into florida. that's what going on around the w >> good morning. we're starting out with dry conditions. we have a 20% chance for a shower this afternoon. and that's your latest weather. natalie. >> al, thank you. first lady michelle obama has an exciting new role this week. she's serving as guest editor for online women's community ivillage owned by nbc universal. ivillage's chief correspondent sat down with mrs. obama for an exclusive interview. kelly, good morning. >> good morning. >> this is great ivillage has this. i understand this interview with mrs. obama happened in the formal office, east wing, very informal, even took her shoes off. >> so informal. comes in, takes her shoes off, puts her legs under her tush. she wanted to be mom to mom. she wanted me to wear mom clothes. wear my six-year-old cargo pants. she wanted to be laid back. >> one of the issues we talked about, what all moms deal with, whether or not i'm doing right by my kids. let's take a listen at
that might bring it by the time we get into sunday morning as a category two storm over cuba and eventually making its way into florida. that's what going on around the w >> good morning. we're starting out with dry conditions. we have a 20% chance for a shower this afternoon. and that's your latest weather. natalie. >> al, thank you. first lady michelle obama has an exciting new role this week. she's serving as guest editor for online women's community ivillage owned by nbc...
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top dancers from across the globe strut their stuff in two categories of tango, the stricter more traditional salon form, and then there's the theatrical sensationalized stage sensation. that would be my bag. >> we're taking lessons. that would be my bag. >>> and, finally, one spooky tour in england could leave you trembling with fear. the ghost hunt of york is a popular way for visitors to learn the city's storied and frightening history. the tour is full of ghost stories and a stroll through what's billed as england's most haunting city. there's plenty to see down york's medieval streets, but there are no guarantees of ghostly specters. ♪ dunt dunt dunt >> it's kind of one of my things. i can't do a ghost tour. >> why? >> i would laugh the whole time. >> i would be the exact opposite, hiding. >> you would be spooked out? >> i can't even watch previews for scary movies. yeah. i'm a big wimp. >>> well, time now for an early look at some of the stories we'll follow throughout the day on nbc. >>> a federal program to defer deportation of illegal immigrants aged 30 and younger becomes official
top dancers from across the globe strut their stuff in two categories of tango, the stricter more traditional salon form, and then there's the theatrical sensationalized stage sensation. that would be my bag. >> we're taking lessons. that would be my bag. >>> and, finally, one spooky tour in england could leave you trembling with fear. the ghost hunt of york is a popular way for visitors to learn the city's storied and frightening history. the tour is full of ghost stories and a...
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pretty good clip so by early wednesday morning it's poised to move into the gulf of mexico as a minimal category one hurricane. we'll show you what we've got going on the rest of the country. in london we're looking to really heavy rain tomorrow and sunday. could be flooding, hail, lightning. going to cause some big problems for all those folks who are going to be sitting in the stadium for track and field. that's what's going >> a bit of a sticky dough. higher humidity making it feel even hotter than the mid 90's. >>> that's your latest weather. savannah? >> all right. al. thanks. 16-year-old gabby douglas is the new olympic all-around champion in gymnastics and we had a chance to talk with her earlier this morning. i asked gabby if she stopped smiling since she won gold. >> thank you. no, i haven't stopped smiling. i could barely sleep last night. >> i bet you couldn't. you know, two gold medals in one week. can you even describe what it was like to be standing on that podium and hearing our national anthem? >> hearing the national anthem and, you know, the flag raised up is definitely such an
pretty good clip so by early wednesday morning it's poised to move into the gulf of mexico as a minimal category one hurricane. we'll show you what we've got going on the rest of the country. in london we're looking to really heavy rain tomorrow and sunday. could be flooding, hail, lightning. going to cause some big problems for all those folks who are going to be sitting in the stadium for track and field. that's what's going >> a bit of a sticky dough. higher humidity making it feel...